Study of Bars and Wires Properties from Al-REM System Alloy

The article presents the results of studies on the production of wire with a diameter of 0,5 mm from aluminum alloy 01417 with a content of rare-earth metals (REM) in the amount of 7–9 % for aircraft construction needs. The deformation modes, the experimental technique and equipment for the implementation of the proposed technology are described.В статье представлены результаты исследований по получению проволоки диаметром 0,5 мм из алюминиевого сплава 01417 с содержанием редкоземельных металлов (РЗМ) в количестве 7–9 % для нужд авиастроения. Описаны режимы деформации, методика проведения экспериментов и оборудование для реализации предложенной технологии.Исследования выполнены при финансовой поддержке РФФИ, Правительства Красноярского края и ООО «Научно-производственный центр Магнитной гидродинамики» в рамках научного проекта № 18-48-242021 «Разработка фундаментальных основ получения деформированных полуфабрикатов электротехнического назначения из высоколегированных сплавов системы Al-РЗМ с применением методов совмещенной обработки и исследование их реологических свойств»

Development of combined machining modes, investigation of mechanical properties and structure of deformed semi-finished products from alloy 01417

Текст статьи не публикуется в открытом доступе в соответствии с политикой журнала.The article presents the results of studies on the production of wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm from aluminum alloy 01417 with a content of rare-earth metals (REM) in the amount of 7-9% for aircraft construction needs. The deformation modes, the experimental technique and equipment for the implementation of the proposed technology described. The wire was obtained by drawing and bar rolling with subsequent drawing from a rod with a diameter of 5 mm, obtained previously using the process of combined rolling-extruding (CRE) from a continuous ingot with a diameter of 12 mm, cast in an electromagnetic mold (EMM). The wire obtained by the presented technology was subjected to 4 different heat treatment modes with annealing temperatures from 350 to 500 °C and holding time of 1 h in the furnace to achieve mechanical and electrophysical properties corresponding to TS 1-809-1038-2018. The level of strength and plastic properties obtained in the course of research required only one intermediate annealing. The microstructure of the wire was investigated and the modes were revealed that made it possible to obtain the required level of mechanical properties and electrical resistivity, satisfying TS 1-809-1038-2018

Comparative analysis of properties of wires from alloys of Al-REM system, obtained using the methods of continuous extrusion

The article presents the results of experimental studies of the production technology of electrical wire made of aluminum alloy of the Al–REM system with content of rare earth metals in the range of 7-9% using continuous casting and extrusion processing methods. Continuous casting rods with a diameter of 12 mm, obtained by casting into an electromagnetic mold (EMM), were the starting material for research. Methods of continuous extrusion "Conform" and combined rolling-extrusion (CRE) were the main methods to obtain a billet for subsequent drawing. Deformation modes, methods of experiments and equipment for the implementation of two variants of the proposed technology using various methods of continuous extrusion described. At all stages of the technology, samples were taken and the mechanical and electrophysical properties of the obtained deformed semi-finished products (ultimate tensile strength, elongation to failure and electrical resistivity) were studied. Application of the "Conform" method in industrial conditions using standard drawing routes allows obtaining a wire of small diameters with high strength properties, however, the plastic properties and values of electrical resistance do not correspond to the existing requirements of the technical specifications for its production. On the contrary, the plastic properties of hot-extruded rods obtained by the CRE method allow cold deformation using only one intermediate annealing. At the same time, the developed technology using continuous casting, combined rolling-extrusion, drawing modes and final annealing of a wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm provides the required level of plastic and strength properties, as well as minimum values of electrical resistance. The developed modes of deformation and heat treatment can be recommended for the industrial production of electrotechnical wire from high-alloyed Al–REM alloys

Comparative analysis of properties of wires from alloys of Al-REM system, obtained using the methods of continuous extrusion

The article presents the results of experimental studies of the production technology of electrical wire made of aluminum alloy of the Al–REM system with content of rare earth metals in the range of 7-9% using continuous casting and extrusion processing methods. Continuous casting rods with a diameter of 12 mm, obtained by casting into an electromagnetic mold (EMM), were the starting material for research. Methods of continuous extrusion "Conform" and combined rolling-extrusion (CRE) were the main methods to obtain a billet for subsequent drawing. Deformation modes, methods of experiments and equipment for the implementation of two variants of the proposed technology using various methods of continuous extrusion described. At all stages of the technology, samples were taken and the mechanical and electrophysical properties of the obtained deformed semi-finished products (ultimate tensile strength, elongation to failure and electrical resistivity) were studied. Application of the "Conform" method in industrial conditions using standard drawing routes allows obtaining a wire of small diameters with high strength properties, however, the plastic properties and values of electrical resistance do not correspond to the existing requirements of the technical specifications for its production. On the contrary, the plastic properties of hot-extruded rods obtained by the CRE method allow cold deformation using only one intermediate annealing. At the same time, the developed technology using continuous casting, combined rolling-extrusion, drawing modes and final annealing of a wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm provides the required level of plastic and strength properties, as well as minimum values of electrical resistance. The developed modes of deformation and heat treatment can be recommended for the industrial production of electrotechnical wire from high-alloyed Al–REM alloys

Effect of Radial-Shear Rolling on the Structure and Hardening of an Al–8%Zn–3.3%Mg–0.8%Ca–1.1%Fe Alloy Manufactured by Electromagnetic Casting

Aluminum alloys are one of the most common structural materials. To improve the mechanical properties, an alloy of the Al–Zn–Mg–Ca–Fe system was proposed. In this alloy, when Fe and Ca are added, compact particles of the Al10CaFe2 compound are formed, which significantly reduces the negative effect of Fe on the mechanical properties. Because of the high solidification rate (about 600 K/s) during cylindrical ingot (~33 mm) production, the electromagnetic casting method (ECM) makes it possible to obtain a highly dispersed structure in the cast state. The size of the dendritic cell is ~7 μm, while the entire amount of Fe is bound into eutectic inclusions of the Al10CaFe2 phase with an average size of less than 3 μm. In this study, the effect of radial shear rolling (RSR) on the formation of the structure and hardening of the Al–8%Zn–3.3%Mg–0.8%Ca–1.1%Fe alloy obtained by EMC was studied. Computer simulation of the RSR process made it possible to analyze the temperature and stress–strain state of the alloy and to select the optimal rolling modes. It was shown that the flow features during RSR and the severe shear strains near the surface of the rod (10 mm) provided a refining and decrease in the size of the initial Fe-containing particles

Manufacturing Technology of Aluminium Wire from Alloy 01417 with Adjusted Level of Mechanical Properties

В 70-е годы прошлого столетия отечественными исследователями был разработан сплав алюминия с 7 % редкоземельных элементов (РЗМ), которые при скоростях охлаждения расплава до 104 град/с диспергируются в интерметаллидные фазы, значительно повышающие жаропрочность, коррозионную стойкость и свариваемость готовых полуфабрикатов для проводникового материала. Для обеспечения скоростей охлаждения расплава до 104 град/с в те годы применялось центрифугирование гранул в воду. Для повышения эффективности этого передела была применена опытно-промышленная линия для непрерывного прессования гранул методом Конформ. Разработан способ получения из сплавов системы Al-РЗМ заготовок малого сечения с измельченной структурой путем непрерывного литья прутковых заготовок малых сечений (∅8-12 мм) в электромагнитный кристаллизатор (ЭМК), смонтированный в ООО «НПЦ Магнитной гидродинамики», при этом достигается получение дисперсной структуры с незначительной внутридендритной ликвацией, гарантирующей высокий уровень механических свойств. Проведена серия опытов по непрерывному прессованию на установке Конформ партии отлитого в ЭМК прутка ∅12 мм и его волочения на проволоку ∅0.5 мм без отжигов. Для прогнозирования свойств проволоки, соответствующих требованиям ТУ 1-809-1038-2018, составлен и реализован план эксперимента по определению зависимости механических свойств от времени (τ) выдержки и температуры (t) отжига проволоки В результате обработки экспериментальных данных получены уравнения регрессии и построены графики зависимости временного сопротивления разрыву (σв) и относительного удлинения (δ) от температуры и времени выдержки, которые можно использовать при отжиге проволоки ∅0,5 мм из сплава 01417 для получения требуемых механических свойствIn the 70s of the last century, Soviet scientists developed an aluminum alloy with 7% rare earth elements (REE), which at melt cooling speeds of up to 104 deg/s are dispersed into intermetallic phases, which significantly increase the heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and weldability of finished products for conductive material. To ensure melt cooling rates of up to 104 deg/s in those years, centrifugation of granules in water was used. To increase the efficiency of this redistribution, a pilot industrial line was used for continuous pellet pressing by the Conform method. A method has been developed for producing small-section billets (Æ 8-12 mm) with a crushed structure from Al-REM system alloys by continuous casting in electromagnetic crystallizer (EMC) mounted at Magnetic Hydrodynamics Scientific and Production Center LLC. In this method of casting, a dispersed structure is obtained with a slight intra-dendritic segregation, which guarantees a high level of mechanical properties. A series of experiments was carried out on continuous pressing at the Conform installation of a batch of Æ 12 mm rod and drawing it to Æ 0.5 mm wire without annealing. To predict the properties of the wire that meet the requirements of TU 1-809-1038-2018, an experimental plan has been drawn up and implemented to determine the dependence of mechanical properties on the exposure time (τ) and the annealing temperature (t) of the wire. As a result of processing the experimental data, regression equations were obtained and graphs of the dependence temporary tensile strength (σв) and relative elongation (δ) on the temperature and holding time, which can be used when annealing Æ 0.5 mm wire from 01417 alloy to obtain the required mechanical propertie